Principal Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant
ATA Recruitment (Trading name of Ganymede Solutions)
Sector: Contract Engineering Recruitment
Location: Leicester (LE3)
Salary: Up to £37,000 basic (DOE) + Uncapped Commission + Up to £5,000 Car Allowance

Ready to step into a role where you can fully own and scale your contract desk?

ATA Recruitment is expanding its Contract Engineering division in Leicester and is looking for a senior-level consultant ready to take full ownership of their own desk.

This is a genuine opportunity to take control of a live, high-demand market and build a desk as your own business within a business, with the autonomy, support, and infrastructure to scale it your way.

If you’re an experienced recruiter, with a proven track record of billing, who wants more control, more accountability, and more reward for what you build, this could be the opportunity for you!

The Opportunity

You’ll operate with full ownership of your desk within the contract engineering market, giving you the freedom to shape your approach, strategy, and client base.

Build, develop, and scale your own contract desk with full commercial ownership
Win and grow client relationships through a consultative, high-value approach
Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle across a fast-paced contract market
Leverage an active, candidate-rich and client-proven sector to generate revenue quickly
Drive performance through your own activity, strategy, and market positioning
You’ll be surrounded by high performers, including top billers and an experienced leadership team, but with the autonomy expected at principal level.

About You

This role is aimed at an experienced recruiter ready to step into a more senior, ownership-driven position:

Proven experience in 360 recruitment, ideally within contract or a fast-paced sector
Demonstrated ability to build and grow a desk or client base
Strong commercial awareness and confidence in driving your own revenue stream
A proactive, resilient mindset with a focus on results and ownership
Ability to operate at pace while maintaining quality and service delivery
Motivated by autonomy, progression, and long-term career growth
Why ATA Recruitment?

Full Desk Ownership
You’ll have genuine autonomy to run, grow, and shape your desk as your own business unit.

Established Market, Real Opportunity
You’re stepping into a proven, high-demand contract market with strong foundations.

Senior-Level Environment
Work alongside experienced, high-performing consultants while maintaining independence in how you operate.

High-Earning Potential
Uncapped commission structure, with contract recruitment offering repeat revenue and strong earning capability.

Clear Progression Pathway
Opportunities to progress into leadership or further senior roles based on performance and growth.

Support Without Micromanagement
Access to tools, data, and infrastructure, without unnecessary oversight.

Part of Something Bigger
Part of Ganymede, and the AIM-listed RTC Group PLC - a well-established, reputable business providing long-term stability and credibility in the market.

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced recruiter looking for a role where you can own your desk and drive your own success, get in touch for a confidential discussion about opportunities at ATA Recruitment.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation